Like in Buenos Aires, I’m spending more time here in Rio de Janeiro, thus not seeing the many iconic sites right away. If you’re here, I already know you can be patient!
The weather was a bit overcast, but not too much for some great views flying into Rio!
Note Sugar Loaf and Christ the Redeemer – iconic…?
From the airport to our last hotel on this Intrepid tour in Copacabana. An initial orientation walk ended with a small donation to an enthusiastic young man…
The Palace Hotel and a stroll along Copacabana at night. The band at our farewell dinner, and then another walk around the neighborhood the next morning, which included a local farmers’ market (featuring a lot of fish)…
More exploring, then a transition to a nice variation on AirBnb thru Booking.com – Pineapples. Nice old building, great floors, funky elevator, etc. Copacapana at night…
Next day, walk to Ipanema via the Forte de Copacabana, now a museum and art gallery…
In addition to the Museu, the Forte de Copacabana also has a nice outdoor restaurant. And then there’s the weaponry, artillery, and fortressy bits with big guns and great views…
On into Ipanema and Leblon. First up, a poet Felipe Arco, followed by some surfers and a variety of views…! Leblon is a nicer neighborhood, but not exactly filled with other attractions…
Someone likes art in the building…?
More Rio to come…